genus Daphnia


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Noun1.genus Daphnia - water fleas
arthropod genus - a genus of arthropods
Branchiopoda, subclass Branchiopoda - primitive aquatic mainly freshwater crustaceans: fairy shrimps; brine shrimps; tadpole shrimps; can shrimps; water fleas
daphnia, water flea - minute freshwater crustacean having a round body enclosed in a transparent shell; moves about like a flea by means of hairy branched antennae
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It is generally accepted that the genus Daphnia is less diverse in the tropics than it is in north temperate regions (Fernando et al., 1987; Dussart, 1994).
Zooplankton variation in Fraijanes Lake (Costa Rica) during the course of one year
The impact of ultraviolet radiation on the vertical distribution of zooplankton of the genus Daphnia. Nature, 412, 69-72.
Distribution of zooplankton in Harlan County Reservoir, Nebraska
Particularly, previous studies (Oberhaus et al., 2007) have reported the ability of the genus Daphnia to graze on cyanobacteria including Microcystis (Van Gremberghe et al., 2008).
Plankton dynamics and photosynthesis responses in a eutrophic lake in Patagonia (Argentina): influence of grazer abundance and UVR/Dinamica del plancton y respuestas fotosinteticas en una laguna eutrofica de Patagonia (Argentina): influencia de la abundancia de herbivoros y RUV
In Lake Peipsi, intense development of cladocerans, especially the genus Daphnia (D.
Cool winters versus mild winters: effects on spring plankton in Lake Peipsi/Kulm talv versus soe talv: nende moju Peipsi jarve planktonile ja vee biogeenisisaldusele
The second instance of morphological alterations was found only in individuals of the genus Daphnia, which presented alterations of varied appearance, confined to the helmet and rostrum (Figure 2).
Morphological abnormalities in Cladocera (Branchiopoda) in a cascade of reservoirs in the middle and lower Tiete river (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Mass development of cladocerans starts in June when they make up about 30% of the total zooplankton biomass; they dominate in biomass in July (mainly the genus Daphnia) and account for about 50% of biomass in the autumn months (genus Bosmina).
Significant changes in phyto- and zooplankton in L. Peipsi in recent years: what is the underlying reason?/Viimaste aastate radikaalsed muutused Peipsi jarve futoning zooplanktonis ja nende voimalikud pohjused
The genus Daphnia (Crustacea: Branchipoda) includes a diversity of species that are generalist grazers on plankton in freshwater lakes.
A FUNDAMENTAL TRADE-OFF IN RESOURCE EXPLOITATION BY DAPHNIA AND CONSEQUENCES TO PLANKTON COMMUNITIES

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